Terraforming Mars: Red Ships Promo Card

FryxGames, Reflexshop, Schwerkraft-Verlag · Board game · 2024
1–5 Solo 120 min
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Our Verdict

A little economic boost for those who love exploring the Martian map!

Highlights
  • Earns money via adjacency
  • Ignores tile ownership
  • Great for rapid expansion
  • Simple oxygen requirement
Keep in mind
  • Requires 4% oxygen
  • It's a promo card
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About the game
If you're the type who loves an unexpected bonus to accelerate Mars' development, the Red Ships promo card is your new must-have. This card, which jumped straight from the Prelude 2 Kickstarter into players' hands, is an active card that can shift the pace of your planetary economy. The mechanic is simple yet highly strategic: you gain 1 MegaCredit for every city or special tile adjacent to an ocean. And here is the pro tip: it doesn't matter who owns the city or tile; if it's touching water, the money goes into your pocket! However, there's a catch: this advantage only kicks in once Mars' oxygen level has reached at least 4%. It's that perfect move for players focused on territorial expansion who want to turn the planet's geography into pure profit. It's a small detail, but in a game where every credit counts, having a card that ignores ownership to grant you cash is a game-changer. If you want more card options to customize your corporation's strategy, this promo is a real find!
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Game: Terraforming Mars Promotional: Cards Series: Terraforming Mars
Publisher FryxGames, Reflexshop, Schwerkraft-Verlag
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this card in the base game?
Absolutely! It works perfectly as an additional item to add variety to your base game.
What happens if I don't have 4% oxygen?
The card won't trigger. It only 'wakes up' once the planet is slightly more habitable.
Do I get money even if the city belongs to my opponent?
Yes! That's the big win: adjacency to the ocean is what matters, not the owner of the tile.
How many players can use this card?
It is an individual card for the player who holds it in their hand.
Is this card hard to get?
As a promo card, it tends to be rarer, coming from specific events or campaigns.